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| Gardeners and Groundskeepers |
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| Employment Increase: |
35% |
| People In Field: |
1,195,000 |
| Average Salary: |
$15,015 |
| Qualifications: |
High School |
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Nature of the Work:
Groundskeepers, often classified as either grounds
managers or grounds maintenance personnel, maintain a variety
of facilities, including athletic fields, golf courses,
cemeteries, and parks. Grounds managers usually participate in many
of the same tasks as maintenance personnel, but typically
have more extensive knowledge on pest, disease, and erosion
control. Managers also may have supervisory responsibilities.
A growing number of individuals and organizations rely on
gardeners and groundskeepers to care for their gardens
and lawns.
Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement:
Entrance requirements for gardeners and
groundskeepers are modest. Most workers are high school graduates,
although a high school diploma is not necessary for some jobs.
Experience can be attained through home gardening or working in
a nursery, a sod production operation, or a tree service.
High school students may gain experience in the Future Farmers
of America and other associations. There are no national
standards for gardeners and groundskeepers, but most states
require certification for workers who apply pesticides.
Job Outlook:
Employment of gardeners and groundskeepers is
expected to increase faster than the average for all occupations
through the year 2005 in response to increasing demand for
gardening and landscaping services. Furthermore, a large number of
job openings are expected to result from the need to
replace workers who transfer to other occupations or leave the
labor force. It is estimated that there will be 1,195,000
gardeners and groundskeepers by 2005.
Sources of Additional Information:
Associated Landscape Contractors of America, Inc.
12200 Sunrise Valley Dr., Suite 150
Reston, VA 22091
National Landscape Association
12501 St. NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005
For career and certification information, contact:
Professional Grounds Management Society
12 Galloway Ave., Suite IE
Cockeysville, MD 21030
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